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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,157.84, 18,157.82 and 7,108.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,157.84, 18,157.82 and 7,108.08 is: 9,809.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,157.84 : 18,157.82 = 7,108.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,157.84/18,157.82 = 7,108.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,157.84x = 18,157.82 × 7,108.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,157.84x = 129,067,228.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 129,067,228.30/13,157.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,809.15

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